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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after a sixth-year senior was denied eligibility.
Chambliss’ lawyers are asking a judge in Mississippi to issue a preliminary injunction allowing him to play another college season, according to multiple reports.
The NCAA officially denied his application for a sixth year of eligibility on January 9 due to him and his team being unable to provide proof that he was suffering from a “disabling injury or illness” when he did not play for Division II Ferris State in 2022 due to apparent respiratory issues.
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Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss warms up before a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on November 28, 2025. (Peter Thomas/Imagine Images)
“In November, Ole Miss submitted a waiver request for football student-athlete Trinidad Chambliss, seeking a five-year Division I eligibility clock extension, citing a disabling illness or injury. Approval requires schools to submit medical documentation provided by the treating physician at the time of the student’s disabling injury or illness, which was not provided.”
“Documents provided by Ole Miss and the student’s former school include a doctor’s note from a visit in December 2022, which stated the student-athlete had been ‘doing very well’ since being seen in August 2022.”
“Additionally, the student-athlete’s former school indicated that it had no documentation regarding medical treatment, injury reports, or medical conditions related to the student-athlete during this time frame and cited the ‘developmental needs and competitive circumstances of our team’ as a reason for the student-athlete not to play in the 2022-23 season. The waiver request was denied.”
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Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrates with Trinidad quarterback Chambliss (6) and wide receiver Deuce Alexander (11) after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on Nov. 28, 2025. (Peter Thomas/Imagine Images)
Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said the school will appeal the ruling.
“We are disappointed with today’s NCAA announcement and plan to appeal the decision at the committee level,” Carter said in a social media post, in which he included the Trinidad and Tobago flag. “In addition, we will continue to work collaboratively with Trinidad representatives in other areas of support.”
Chambliss’ attorney also issued a statement that day indicating the possibility of a lawsuit.
“I understand that Ole Miss will file an appeal with the NCAA. However, there is now an opportunity to move this case to a level playing field where Trinidad’s rights will be determined by the judiciary in Mississippi rather than some bureaucrat in Indianapolis who could care less about the law or doing the right thing,” Tom Mars said.
“Pursuing this course of action is a decision that only Trinidad and his parents can make.”
Chambliss and his legal team will go to court to try to keep him on the field for the 2026 season.
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Trinidad Chambliss of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrates a touchdown to the Miami Hurricanes in the second quarter during the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinals in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The NCAA referred to its Jan. 9 statement when contacted to respond to the lawsuit by Fox News Digital.
Ole Miss reached the NCAA quarterfinals, losing a 31-27 thriller to Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8.
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